HomeMy WebLinkAbout010522May 22, 2001
Hagerstown, Maryland
The Commissioners attended the official opening of the Work
Force Development Center at the Hagerstown TeleWork Center at
12:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by
President Gregory I. Snook with the following members present:
Vice President Paul L. Swartz and Commissioners Bertrand L.
Iseminger, Jr., John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Snook, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 15, 2001
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Swartz, to
approve the minutes of May 15, 2001, as amended. Unanimously
approved.
PROCLAMATION - WESTERN MARYLAND AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
Commissioner Iseminger presented a proclamation to John Kenney,
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Western Maryland
Area Health Education Center, designating the week of June 10-
16, 2001 as Western Maryland Health Education Center Week in
celebration of its twenty-fifth year of continuous service to
the people of Western Maryland and for its commitment to
promoting quality in health care for the region. Mr. Kenney
thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - JAMES L. SPRECHER, JR.
Commissioner Snook presented a resolution of appreciation to
James L. Sprecher, Jr., for his untiring service to the Joint
Veterans Council and for his efforts to make a better life for
the veterans of Washington County. The Commissioners expressed
their sincere appreciation and best wishes on the occasion of
Mr. Sprecher's retirement from the Joint Veterans Council and
his relocation to Winter Haven, Florida. Mr. Sprecher thanked
the Commissioners for the resolution.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Iseminger stated that he attended the Retired
Educators breakfast meeting. He informed the Commissioners that
he participated in the Restaurant & Beverage Association's golf
tournament. Commissioner Iseminger reported on the joint
meeting with the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan
update. He also stated that he was a guest on the WHAG radio
talk show.
Commissioner Wivell stated that he attended the ribbon -cutting
ceremony for Monterey House. He reported on the meetings of the
Board of Social Services and the Smithsburg Library Committee.
Commissioner Schnebly informed the Commissioners that he
attended a luncheon meeting with the staff of Resources for
Children. He stated that he met with the new owner of the
Hagerstown Suns. Commissioner Schnebly asked that the
Commissioners schedule time to discuss initiatives to submit to
MACo for its list of initiatives for the next legislative
session.
Commissioner Swartz reported that he attended the environmental
assessment meeting for the proposed runway extension at the
Maugansville Ruritan. He stated that he attended the meeting on
the Comprehensive Plan update, the Retired School
Administrators' breakfast meeting, and the dinner sponsored by
Verizon. Commissioner Swartz reported on the meetings of the
Commission on Aging and the Downtown Arts & Entertainment
Committee. He also reported on comments he has received from
constituents on the Animal Control Ordinance.
Commissioner Snook informed the Commissioners that he received a
letter from the Town of Clear Spring in support of renovations
for track at Clear Spring High School and pledging $5,000 toward
the project. He stated that he received a letter regarding a
street lighting district in the Mt. Aetna Road area.
Commissioner Snook stated that a letter was received from the
City of Hagerstown in regard to the proposed rezoning
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of 43 acres behind Frederick Street that is adjacent to a
property owned by the County. The Commissioners agreed to send
a letter of support for the West View Homes project with a
commitment to donate the adjacent nine -acre parcel of land,
contingent upon the Hagerstown Housing Authority receiving
federal funding for the project. Commissioner Snook stated that
newly elected Mayor Bill Breichner has asked that the joint
meetings with the City be delayed until August or September.
Commissioner Snook stated that he attended the groundbreaking
ceremony for the self-help housing project in Hancock.
HUMANE SOCIETY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT
Tracey Bowman, President of the Board of Directors of the
Washington County Humane Society, and Maria Procopio, Executive
Director, met with the Commissioners to provide an update on the
construction of their new shelter facility. Ms. Procopio
distributed a packet of information outlining capital campaign
expenditures as of April 30, amounting to $528,902.79. Ms.
Procopio also provided a list of funding pledged for the new
facility. She stated that $1,973,975.42 has been pledged and
$1,799,170.47 has been received to date. Ms. Bowman gave an
update on the construction schedule and stated that the project
is going well. She informed the Commissioners that Farmers &
Merchants Bank has reduced the interest rate on the loan to
6.860. The meeting was then opened for questions from the
Commissioners who discussed the possibility of having the
property annexed into the City of Hagerstown. Ms. Bowman agreed
to see if City is interested in annexation.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
Rodney Shoop, County Administrator, informed the Commissioners
that the opening ceremony for the 130th Miss Maryland Scholarship
Pageant will be held on June 25 at the Valley Mall. He stated
that he attended the ribbon -cutting ceremony for the Department
of Social Services' JOBS Ready Program and accepted a
certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Commissioners.
APPOINTMENT - ADVISORY COMMISSION TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Wivell, to
appoint Dr. Edward Ditto to the Advisory Commission to the Board
of Health for a three-year term. Unanimously approved.
COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
John Martirano, Acting County Attorney, informed the
Commissioners that the auction for the Ditto Knolls property
will be held on May 24 at 12:00 noon.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Margaret Cornett and Paula Smith, representing the Clear Spring
Library Committee, provided an update on their fundraising
projects. Ms. Cornett stated that they have $748,778.07
committed to date and that their goal is to raise $780,000. She
informed the Commissioners that the Clear Spring Heritage
Weekend fundraiser is scheduled for June 16 and will include an
auction and historic home tour. Ms. Cornett requested that the
County provide a County Commuter bus for the five hours of the
tour at an estimated cost of $200-250.
Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to
grant the request of the Clear Spring Library Committee to
provide a County Commuter bus for five hours on June 16, with
funding to be taken from the Commissioners' contingency fund.
Unanimously approved.
Scott Stouffer stated that the Three Cheers organization wants
to establish a program at Fort Ritchie. The Commissioners asked
Mr. Stouffer for additional information on their mission
statement and board of directors.
SCHOOL AGE SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FUND AWARDS
Melissa Boyer Nearchos, Project Manager for the Washington
County Community Partnership for Children & Families (WCCP), and
Lisa Kalkbrenner, Fiscal Specialist, reviewed recommendations
for award of the School Age Summer Opportunity Funds that were
received from the
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Developmental Disabilities Administration for children with
special needs.
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Swartz, to
award the School Age Summer Opportunity Fund Awards to the
following agencies: Boys and Girls Club of Washington County for
the Fifth Quarter Basketball Program Proposal in the amount of
$4,030; Hagerstown YMCA/Anita Lynn Star Equestrian Center for
the Summer Opportunity Program in the amount of $24,908.26; and
Clear Spring Elementary School for the Reading Counts Program in
the amount of $1,146.74. Unanimously approved.
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AWARD - VOICE PERMITS IVR SYSTEM
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Schnebly, to
award a sole source contract for the procurement of the Voice
Permits IVR System in the amount of $54,600 from Selectron, Inc.
The award is a sole source procurement based on Sections 1-
106.2 (a) (1) and (2) of the Code of the Public Local Laws of
Washington County. Unanimously approved.
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT & CHANGE ORDER - ZEIGLER
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Iseminger, to
extend the current service contract for maintenance of the
County's HVAC/ATC system at the requested rates and to approve
the change order for maintenance of the additional equipment as
outlined by the contractor. Unanimously approved.
BID AWARD - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CHEMICALS
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Schnebly, to
award contracts on the following low responsible, responsive
bids meeting specifications for the following chemical items:
Item #1 - ProSource One - $376.57/gal.; Item #2 - York
Distributors - $15.85/lb.; Item #3 - Allegheny Lawn & Golf
Products - $64/bag; Item #4 - Allegheny Lawn & Golf Products -
$64/bag; Item #5 - Wetzel, Inc. - $29/gallon; Item #6 - York
Distributors - $260/gal.; Item #7 - York Distributors -
$283.60/gal.; Item #8 - United Horticultural Supply -
$1,950/drum; Item #9 - United Horticultural Supply -
$98.70/gallon; Item #10 - ProSource One - $17.85/lb.; Item #11 -
Wetzel, Inc. - $11.509/gal.; Item #12 - United Horticultural
Supply - $280/lb.; Item #13 - Lesco, Inc. - $14.95/gal.; Item
#14 - Carso, Inc. - $8.88/lb.; Item #15 - Carso, Inc. -
$8.50/lb.; Item #16 - ProSource One - $7.68/lb.; Item #17 - York
Distributors - $5.70/gal.; Item #18 - Regal Chemical Co. -
$3.50/lb.; Item #19 - DeAngelo Bros., Inc. - $62.79/gal.; Item
#20 - ProSource One - $24/gal.; Item #21 - Carso, Inc. -
$344/lb.; Item #22 - ProSource One - $29.89 gal.; Item #23 -
Carso, Inc. - $8/lb.; Item #24 - Allegheny Lawn & Golf Products
- $53.20/gal.; Item #25 - ProSource One - $84.85/gal.; Item #26
- CWC Chemical, Inc. - $40/gal.; Item #27 - DeAngelo Bros., Inc.
- $38.50/gal.; Item #28 - United Horticultural - $101/lb.; Item
#29 - York Distributors - $40/gal.; and Item #30 - ProSource One
- $34.05/lb. Unanimously approved.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to
convene in closed session at 3:00 p.m. to consider a proposal
for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or
remain in the State, in accordance with Section 10-508 of the
State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Unanimously approved.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Swartz, to
reconvene in open session at 3:54 p.m. Unanimously approved.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed a proposal for a
business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain
in the State. Present during closed session were Commissioners
Gregory I. Snook, Paul L. Swartz, Bertrand L. Iseminger, Jr.,
John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell. Also present at
various times were Rodney Shoop, County Administrator; John
Martirano, Acting County Attorney; Joni Bittner, County Clerk;
Gregory Murray, Director of the Water & Sewer Department;
Gregory Larsen, Marketing Specialist; Gary Rohrer, Director of
Public
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Works; Rich Ellman, President, Spirit Services; Paul Petzrick,
Department of Natural Resources, Energy Administration; and
Topper Sherwood, Western Maryland Resource Conservation &
Development Council, Inc.
RECESS - TOUR OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN
The Commissioners adjourned at 3:54 p.m. in order to tour the
Northrop Grumman plant in the Airport Industrial Park.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Swartz, to
convene in closed session at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room at
the Regional Airport, to consider a proposal for a business or
industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the
State, in accordance with Section 10-508 of the State Government
Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to
reconvene in open session at 6:25 p.m. Unanimously approved.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed a proposal for a
business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain
in the State. Present during closed session were Commissioners
Gregory I. Snook, Paul L. Swartz, Bertrand L. Iseminger, Jr.,
John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell. Also present at
various times was Rodney Shoop, County Administrator.
INTENTION TO LEASE - OFFICE SPACE AT WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Iseminger, to
advertise the County's intention to lease office space at the
Water & Sewer Building to Gods & Generals, Inc. at the rate of
$7.50 per square foot. Unanimously approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Wivell, to
adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Unanimously approved.
County Administrator
Acting County Attorney
Clerk